St. John The Divine
Arva ON

N0M 1C0

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Who we are

Welcome to St. John The Divine Anglican Church

We are an inclusive community that seeks to enrich the faith journey in our life. A variety of events are provided throughout the year so you can connect with new friends and new activities.

The best way to get connected is to come to our 10:30 service Sunday morning and afterwards join us for coffee and treats.

Have young children or teens? Bring them along for our Sunday School or Youth Group which occur during our service.

Inclusive

We believe Christian spirituality is connecting with the mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ. At St. John’s it is our belief church should be a place of welcome and enable individuals to discover for themselves, the significance of Jesus Christ in their lives. We seek to help you answer life’s questions with meaning, purpose and dignity.

At St. John’s we encourage dialogue, prayer and soul searching as a way to understand God’s presence in your life.

All ages are all welcome and encouraged to get involved at St. John’s.

We invite you to attend one of our services or prayer groups and experience the “difference” at St. John’s Arva.

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Location of worship

St. John The Divine
21557 Richmond Street
Arva, ON N0M 1C0
Canada
Phone: 519 660 8177
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Church Pastor

Rev. Wendy Mencel
Rector
21557 Richmond St
Arva, ON N0M 1C0
Canada
Phone: 519 660 8177
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Arva, ON
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St. John The Divine Service Times

Please join us on Sundays at 10:30.

We are no longer taking attendance but continue to follow the guidance of the Diocese of Huron. Please continue to wear a mask when attending our services.

Thank you for your prayers and support in these unprecedented times. Stay safe.

Kind Regards,
Rev. Wendy Mencel

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St. John The Divine History

History of St. John's

St. John the Divine was founded in 1822 on what was called the Proof Line (now Highway 4, Richmond St. North, Arva) located on the farm of William Geary.

​The first clergyman was the Honourable and Reverend Charles James Stewart, son of the seventh Earl of Galloway, namesake of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Master of Arts of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He baptized families in the wooden Geary Barn, some of whose descendants worship with us today.

It was in 1829 when the Reverend Benjamin Cronyn arrived from Ireland on his way to the settlers in Adelaide Township. He was persuaded to remain in London and took charge of St. Paul’s in the village (now St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, ON) and St. John’s.

It was Bishop Cronyn who established the Diocese of Huron of which St. John’s is still a part of today.

From 1841-1872 St. John’s was under the direction of the Reverend Charles C. Brough, later Archdeacon of London. On Easter Day 1873 Reverend J. Walker Marsh, entered upon his Rectorship of St. John’s succeeding Archdeacon Brough. It was under his guidance and leadership the present brick church of St. John’s was built and consecrated by Bishop Hellmuth on December 12 1875.

​The last marriage performed in the old wooden church was that of Mary Jane Lawrence to Richard Ambrose Powell. The first marriage in the new church was of Tena Smibert to Chas. Powell. These were ancestors of the late Bart Powell, who was a prominent and active member of both the Church and Cemetery.

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St. John The Divine FAQs

Question: Where is St. John The Divine located?
Answer: St. John The Divine is located at 21557 Richmond Street, Arva, Ontario.

Question: Who is St. John The Divine's pastor?
Answer: St. John The Divine's pastor is Rev. Wendy Mencel.

Question: What time is service at St. John The Divine?
Answer: Please join us on Sundays at 10:30. We are no longer taking attendance but continue to follow the guidance of the Diocese of Huron. Please continue to wear a mask when attending our services. Thank you for your prayers and support in these unprecedented times. Stay safe. Kind Regards, Rev. Wendy Mencel

Question: What is St. John The Divine's Facebook page?
Answer: https://facebook.com/stjohnsarva

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Answer: https://www.instagram.com/stjohnsarva/

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Question: Where do I park at St. John The Divine?
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Question: What is St. John The Divine's website?
Answer: https://www.stjohnsarva.com/

Question: What denominaiton is St. John The Divine?
Answer: St. John The Divine belongs to Anglican Church denomination.

The power of Christian prayer "Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer."
John Bunyon
St. John The Divine listing was last updated on the 27th of November, 2022
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